The Canucks don't have a lot going for them. This much is evident. They're the league's most impotent offence, and they haven't been particularly stout in the defensive zone either.

By raw, goal-based metrics, the Canucks are arguably the league's worst team. They're scoring 1.9 goals per game, good for 30th in the league. In spite of out this world goaltending, they're surrendering 2.9 goals per game, too, good for 21st. You don't have to dig deep for evidence of this team's shortcomings.

As the title alludes, there are two players among the three worthy of consideration. One more so than the other, too. Let's unpack what each brings and why the Canucks would be wise to place a claim on either.

After a far from ideal start to the season, it's no surprise that the hot seat seems to be getting warmer for Canucks coach Willie Desjardins. Many don't expect him to last the season, and even if he does he won't last the off-season for sure. It seems the heir to the coaching gig will be Utica Comets coach Travis Green who was nearly lost in the off-season to a few teams (notably Anaheim) that brought Green in for an interview. However, the Canucks may not want to pry Green for Utica mid-season to steer this ship. Perhaps they'd want to go with an experienced coach instead of a rookie next season, who knows. Doug Jarvis, recent assistant coach acquisition, is rumoured to be considered for the interim spot, despite the fact he has never been a head coach in the NHL. He's a long-time assistant, though, and he would be fine in the role.

With that in mind, I asked our writers what they would do about the situation. Here's what they said.